Femoral Anteversion
Femoral Anteversion
Metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle (of Drennan) (18-24 months):
A: Line along the lateral tibial cortex
B: Line perpendicular to A at the epiphysis
C: Transverse through the epiphysis
>11 degrees --> Blount disease
>16 degrees --> Greater specificity
Other features: angulation under the posterior medial epiphysis, metaphyseal irregularity, proximal tibial beaking, epiphyiseal wedging
Staged using the Langenskiold staging system
Blount’s Disease